Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-07
THE GLORIOUS RAIN.

Yesterdays Storm Allays All Fears OF
Short Crops.
Following are telegraphic reports OF
yesterdays rain, received by the REcoRp-
UNION up to midnight. The prospects, in
many places, were that the storm wonld be
a protracted one; but even a few hours
rainfall at this time-with the April show
ers that are almost certain to follow-will
serve to remove all anxiety of the farmers I
CoTioNwooD.-Rain began falling at p. NJ.
and it rained six hours. Crops are good
PORT COSTA. Rain fell here during the alter
noon to the amount of 80 of AN inch, but at
present writing (l0P. NJ il has cleared up and
there are no indications OF further rainfall
WHEATLAND.-It commenced raining at 3.I5
p NJ. The wind is strong from the south and
there are indications of good rain. Farmers
are Jubilant
NIcoIAus.-A heavy southwest wind has been
blowing here all day. Rain began falling at
80 p. NJ, with a prospect for general storm
II gives general satisfaction, as the crops needed
it.
MARTINEz.-It is raining here, and the wind
strong IN the SOUTH There are indications OF u
good rain.
AuDURN.-It began raining here at P. NJ. and
at this hour q P. NJ is raining hard
CHIco-A heavy rain commenced falling at
lsD to-day, and is still coming down with pros
peets of an all-night storm in Chico.
MARYsvILLE.-A fine shower of rain set in at
2 o'clock to-day and continued through the af-
ternoon. Up TO O'Clock this evening over half
an inch had fallen.
PLACERYIILE.-A warm and gentle rain com
menced falling here about 4 O'Clock this after
noon. From all appearances we win have rain
all night, which is much needed by the farmers.
CLOvERDALE.- Three-tourths of an inch of
rain fell to- day in this locality.
CoLusA.-Everybody is happy in this part of
the State. 1t commenced raining about o'clock
this afternoon, and 81 of an inch fell ND to 6
P. NJ, making 966 inches for the season. The
wheat and barley is looking finely.
PETALUMA.-The rainfall to-day was 81 of an
inch, making 15.22 for the season. Prospects
are good for more The need was great and
the benefit beyond estimate.
PLEAsANToN.-It commenced raining here at
o clock to-day, with strong south wind 1t
is still raining, and there are prospects for II
good storm. This will insure good crops.
LoDI.-It commenced raining at 3 p. NJ. and
the prospects are good for an all-night rain
The grain is not suffering.
MERCED.-After a few spasmodic sprinkles
early in the afternoon, gentle rain set in about
5ocloek and continues steadily with the ap-
pearance OF continuing all night. II realized
this will save the country from a crop failure.
GRASS VALLEY.-The farmers, who have been
uneasy for some time, were to-day gladdened
by the beginning of Il rainfall, which has been
threatening for the past week.
NAPA-Rain has been falling all the after
noon, the first in six months. II will revive the
crops, and the farmers are happy.
GILRoY.-It commenced raining here this af-
ternoon. The wind is southerly. with prospect
of a continuance during the night One or two
inches of rain will insure good crops of all
kinds.
LIyERMoEE.-Rain began falling at p NJ, and
continues steadily. There are prospects of its
continuing all night.
HoLLIsTER.-lt commenced raining here this
afternoon. light rain is falling now, with fair
prospects OF good storm. An inch of rain
would secure good crops.
WATsoSvILLE.-It commenced raining at .
O'Clock this afternoon. The wind is strong from
the southwest. and there is IL good prospect of a
continuance of the storm. This insures a grand
crop of all kinds in Pajaro valley.
LAKEPoRT.-Rain began falling here at noon
to-day, and has continued constantly since,
making 30 of an inch for this storm with
prospects of more. This is all our farmers ask
TO make the season perfect. Fruit and grain
were never better this season, and good crops
are assured.
SAN JosE.-Rain began falling at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon, and still continues.
SANTA CRUZ.-A light rain commenced falling
here this afternoon, with prospects of con-
tinuaDce.
SToCKTCN.-Rain commenced here at o'clock
tls ditellOol, continuing ilgt until lO o CLOCK,
when .S2 of an inch had fallen, with prospects
for more.
SoNoMA.-At / O'Clock this afternoon rain
commenced, with prospects of more.
REDDING.-Rain is coming down at a lively
rate here. Everybody rejoices.
TEHAMA-The mueh-needed rain began fall
ing here at . o'clock.
oAKLAND.-It is raining hard in this city this
afternoon.
WHLows-Rain is pouring down here.
oRovILLE.-The people of Croyille are over
joyed AT fine rain.
GRIDLEY.-we are having glorious shower
this afternoon.
SAN FRANcISCo.-Rain set in at . P. NJ. and is
still falling, with prospects for storm.